Chef Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 So today, I convinced my wife to take a ride to a local bow shop with me. I have been talking about getting a new bow for a while now, and she keeps saying not to spend the money. While we we were at the shop today I was looking at the Matthews Halon. She picked it up and was like wow this is nice. She shoots, but doesn't really hunt. After we left the shop. She got home pulled out my bow and looked at it. Came into the living room holding my bow. Looked at me and just said fine! I guess I'll be going back next weekend to make the purchase... Probably will hunt with my old bow for this season depending on how I feel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Congrats although I thought you just got engaged from the title. Lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtTime Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Congrats! Why wait? Go get the new bow now. I would. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tughill Tamer Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Get it now before she changes her mind LoL!Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Congrats although I thought you just got engaged from the title. LolI kinda realized that halfway through typing it.... And left it because I thought it was funny.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Go now before you do something to make her mad! You know a woman's perogative, is to change her mind! Sounds like you got a keeper for a Mrs.! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneam2006 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Awesome it will not take long to be confident with the halon or any other new bow they are fantastic and if tubed and set up when Boughton will be awesome....congratsSent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Rat Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Congrats...........though if it had been my wife , I'd be waiting for the other shoe to drop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regulat0r Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 ok...ill go ahead an be the jerk and say it...what kind of man requests "permission" to purchase anything? first off, i am married so before anybody tries to slam me, know that i have a wife, son, mortgage, bills etc. just like anybody else. I always sensed that people on this site were traditional/old school type of guys. im not saying that my wife is any less than me but if she told me I was "allowed" to purchase something, i would laugh. ive been out with some buddies before and heard them call their wife and ask if they can take money out of the atm. it makes me cringe. you're a man, you make you're own money. act like it... let the retaliation begin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grampy Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 33 minutes ago, regulat0r said: ok...ill go ahead an be the jerk and say it...what kind of man requests "permission" to purchase anything? first off, i am married so before anybody tries to slam me, know that i have a wife, son, mortgage, bills etc. just like anybody else. I always sensed that people on this site were traditional/old school type of guys. im not saying that my wife is any less than me but if she told me I was "allowed" to purchase something, i would laugh. ive been out with some buddies before and heard them call their wife and ask if they can take money out of the atm. it makes me cringe. you're a man, you make you're own money. act like it... let the retaliation begin Hey, no slam from me. For you, if it aint broke don't fix it! For me, my wife is my best friend and partner in everything. So do I "have to ask" if I can make an $800 or $1000 bow purchase? No, but I would. And she would do the same for me. We're partners. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Core Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 37 minutes ago, regulat0r said: ok...ill go ahead an be the jerk and say it...what kind of man requests "permission" to purchase anything? first off, i am married so before anybody tries to slam me, know that i have a wife, son, mortgage, bills etc. just like anybody else. I always sensed that people on this site were traditional/old school type of guys. im not saying that my wife is any less than me but if she told me I was "allowed" to purchase something, i would laugh. ive been out with some buddies before and heard them call their wife and ask if they can take money out of the atm. it makes me cringe. you're a man, you make you're own money. act like it... let the retaliation begin I think absent unlimited funds or separate accounts (we don't do those, for example), it's reasonable to run things by another person and there's no point in running by if you're going to ignore their opinion on it. I seem to admit I've found myself more or less in the situation in which I can get what I want. This week my wife said she trusts if we end up short on money I will stop spending. I won't test that theory by buying a corvette, but I've managed our bills for a couple of decades and never once even made a late payment, so I am doing okay. But she also probably knows I never would in fact by a corvette. But, I admit I spend money on hobbies and she doesn't. I don't know if I'd see it the same way if she was buying tons of clothes all the time. I bet it would bother me, but since I have the hobbies AND I manage expenses it seems not to bug her that much. I am also careful not to hassle over stuff she buys at target or the mall (admittedly not much). The problem is when the person managing expenses is also the person who has no interest in spending money. They start to resent the other one a bit for it. I know a guy like this. He has to basically beg to buy things. Also, congrats OP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneam2006 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 My wife made me sell one of my bikes to buy a new bow....1000 bucks is alot of money to usSent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVal Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Yup same here stone until a new job comes through even a 500 dollar buy is a lot. But we make it work, and manage to have fun too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Typically if I'm buying something I'm selling something to cover it these days. I've got way too much stuff laying around 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 ok...ill go ahead an be the jerk and say it...what kind of man requests "permission" to purchase anything? first off, i am married so before anybody tries to slam me, know that i have a wife, son, mortgage, bills etc. just like anybody else. I always sensed that people on this site were traditional/old school type of guys. im not saying that my wife is any less than me but if she told me I was "allowed" to purchase something, i would laugh. ive been out with some buddies before and heard them call their wife and ask if they can take money out of the atm. it makes me cringe. you're a man, you make you're own money. act like it... let the retaliation beginDo I need her permission no, do I have enough respect to make sure she is ok with me spending a grand yes...... Are we hard up for money no. I'm just man enough to respect my wife and treat her as my equal thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Season Whitetail's Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 13 minutes ago, chefhunter86 said: Do I need her permission no, do I have enough respect to make sure she is ok with me spending a grand yes...... Are we hard up for money no. I'm just man enough to respect my wife and treat her as my equal thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yup..In this house if i burn a grand on something i give her a grand to burn on something for herself. only fair really. It works that way most times but i did just drop 32 big ones on a new Deere so i hope she does not look for her equal part on that one! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtTime Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 My new bow started as a $400 investment. It quickly shot up to $700. But, As most know, that purchase had a lot of factors to the entire over all situation. One of them was yes, talking about the purchase with my g/f. If she had honestly asked me to wait, I would have. Not because I am 'whipped', but because we have a mutual respect. I am selling one of my snowboards and a few other items I don't need to offset the cost, and I agreed I would buy us a new bed this winter. I also quit smoking to save a few more bucks. Relationships are give and take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJC Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 6 hours ago, regulat0r said: ok...ill go ahead an be the jerk and say it...what kind of man requests "permission" to purchase anything? first off, i am married so before anybody tries to slam me, know that i have a wife, son, mortgage, bills etc. just like anybody else. I always sensed that people on this site were traditional/old school type of guys. im not saying that my wife is any less than me but if she told me I was "allowed" to purchase something, i would laugh. ive been out with some buddies before and heard them call their wife and ask if they can take money out of the atm. it makes me cringe. you're a man, you make you're own money. act like it... let the retaliation begin Well I guy who really wants to please his wife . Or someone that may not have much money to go around . Since you don't know him or his wife you really can talk trash about his relationship can you . Everyone is different. It may seem strange but we don't know him and his wife so you can't really say one way or the other . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well I guy who really wants to please his wife . Or someone that may not have much money to go around . Since you don't know him or his wife you really can talk trash about his relationship can you . Everyone is different. It may seem strange but we don't know him and his wife so you can't really say one way or the other . Not to brag but there is plenty of money to go around probably more than most. I just like to include her in decisions. Like I said before it's a respect thing.... Do I need to ask 100% no. But willI check with her first yes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJC Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Not that I know anything about you but if it works for you cool . Alot of guys first thing that comes to mind when they here that. is you have one of those nagging wife's and asked for permission because you don't want to here her Bark at you like Hillary . But I have no idea about you or your wife so that is just speculation and what a lot on here probably think in there minds. When you say stuff like that just saying not like you wanted a new couch for the home or something. Something you both would be using then it makes more sense to people . Your not going to be sharing you bow with her so why would she even care unless your having money troubles . Just saying . I don't know you so it's all just speculation means nothing . Your wife could be a saint for all I know . Edited September 25, 2016 by LJC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp5008 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Do you think you will kill a deer this year with the new bow? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 On 9/24/2016 at 2:05 PM, chefhunter86 said: So today, I convinced my wife to take a ride to a local bow shop with me. I have been talking about getting a new bow for a while now, and she keeps saying not to spend the money. While we we were at the shop today I was looking at the Matthews Halon. She picked it up and was like wow this is nice. She shoots, but doesn't really hunt. After we left the shop. She got home pulled out my bow and looked at it. Came into the living room holding my bow. Looked at me and just said fine! I guess I'll be going back next weekend to make the purchase... Probably will hunt with my old bow for this season depending on how I feel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would have been back to the bow shop that afternoon!!! I would get there ASAP....You never know what could happen this week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Do you think you will kill a deer this year with the new bow? Sent from my SM-G920V using TapatalkLol go f your self! I can always un screw my broadheads and shoot at you when you fall asleep Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneam2006 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Lol go f your self! I can always un screw my broadheads and shoot at you when you fall asleep Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWith a new bow properly tuned with archery experience no reason why you couldn't IMO doesn't take long to gain confidence with a piece of equipment...maybe not to same ranges you can after months of shooting but it can be done....wish you luck....hope to see some pics of the new rig when you get itSent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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